Leak
Hunter Plus
Model 8066 |
| Description |
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The
Matheson Model 8066 is a truly universal leak detector.
Extensive R&D efforts have resulted in a multi-functional
leak detector specially engineered to perform superbly in both
portable and benchtop applications. It is designed to both
locate and measure a wide variety of gas leaks quickly,
precisely and cleanly. |
| The Leak Hunter Plus is
so universal that it replaces three previous Matheson models by
combining the best features of the Model 8065 Leak Hunter, the
Model 8067 Quantitative Leak Detector and the Model 8017
Benchtop Leak Detector. Moreover, its advanced electronic design
improves upon these products by producing more sensitive, more
stable and more accurate readings. |
| As a
portable detector, the 8066 offers the convenience and
flexibility of either one or two handed operation. The probe
easily attaches to the body of the instrument giving you a free
hand. Or, simply detach the flex-and-stay probe to gain access
to even the most difficult to reach places. Even pinpoint leaks
in areas where several connections are grouped together. The
flex-and-stay probe allows you to bend the probe to sniff around
obstacles. An extension flex-and-stay probe is also included to
extend your reach. The rechargeable NiCad batteries (included
with charger) provide four hours of portable operation. |
| As a
benchtop detector, the 8066's detachable probe allows you to
position the body of the unit on the bench and perform leak
detection procedures with just the probe in hand. The body's
no-slip feet and a built-in incline stand make for a stable
setup and easy viewing. The 8066's power adapter enables
continuous AC operation; there's no need to periodically
recharge the batteries. |
The Leak
Hunter Plus can be used to simply locate leaks so they can be
corrected, or it can be used to also measure how big they are.
The following features make it an excellent quantitative leak
detector:
- Calibration data for twelve gases is stored in memory. At
the touch of a button, the appropriate calibration data is
selected depending upon the target gas to be detected.
- Leak rates are displayed in a large LCD readout. The user
easily switches between units of cc/sec, cc/min, ft3/min
or ppm.
- A peak hold function records and displays the maximum leak
rate encountered as the probe passes through the suspect
leak area.
- Built-in autoranging automatically adjusts the
instrument's sensitivity to the leak rate.
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| The 8066 is
highly sensitive and able to locate leaks too small to bubble
with a soap solution. And as the detector cell is located in the
probe itself, it exhibits excellent response and recovery times.
Great attention has also been paid to ergonomics and durability,
and the 8066's controls have been kept simple so it can be
operated with little or no training. |
| Applications |
 |
In the
Laboratory: Instruments such as chromatographs and GC/MS,
reaction vessels, sampling cylinders, research apparatus,
manifolds, regulators, and valves. |
| In the Plant:
Pressurized containers and storage vessels, piping, process and
gas transfer lines, pilot plant reactions, tracer studies,
refrigeration systems. |
| On Production Lines:
Quality assurance procedures in manufacturing, welds, seals and
connectors, valves, waterproof enclosures, refrigeration and air
conditioning units and military equipment. |
| In the
Hospital: Medical gas systems and piping, fittings and
apparatus. |
| In the
Field: Tracer studies, helium and CO2
pipelines, refrigeration lines. |
| Environmental
Compliance: Fugitive emissions. |
| CAUTION.
The 8066 is not designed as intrinsically safe and should not be
used to detect leaks of combustible gases which may exceed their
lower explosive limit (LEL). |
| Gases
Detected |
 |
The Leak Hunter Plus
will detect any gas which has a thermal conductivity that
differs from that of the ambient air on which it was zeroed. The
larger the difference, the greater the sensitivity. As the
instrument will normally be zeroed in ambient air comprised
mostly of nitrogen and oxygen, the 8066 will not be very
sensitive to leaks of these gases. A gas may have a higher or
lower thermal conductivity than air and thus produce a positive
or negative reading on the display. |
| The Leak Hunter Plus
groups gases with similar thermal conductivities into one of
four Gas Groups. Each of the Groups has a calibration curve
stored in memory. While the 8066 will detect any gas with a
thermal conductivity different from air, the twelve gases in the
table below have been tested for sensitivity and assigned to a
particular Gas Group. |
| Minimum
Detectable Leak Concentration |
| Group |
Gas
|
Pos/Neg |
cc/sec |
cc/min |
ft3/min |
ppm |
| 1 |
Hydrogen |
+ |
8.10E-06 |
4.9E-04 |
1.7E-08 |
1.3E+02 |
| Helium |
+ |
1.00E-05 |
6.0E-04 |
2.1E-08 |
1.6E+02 |
| Sulfur
Hexafluoride |
+ |
1.0E-04 |
|
|
|
| 2 |
Neon |
+ |
5.80E-05 |
3.5E-03 |
1.2E-07 |
9.3E+02 |
| Xenon |
- |
5.81E-05 |
3.5E-03 |
1.2E-07 |
9.3E+02 |
| 3 |
R11 |
- |
6.84E-05 |
4.1E-03 |
1.5E-07 |
1.0E+03 |
| R12 |
- |
7.90E-05 |
4.7E-03 |
1.7E-07 |
1.3E+03 |
| R21 |
- |
7.98E-05 |
4.8E-03 |
1.7E-07 |
1.3E+03 |
| R22 |
- |
9.46E-05 |
5.7E-03 |
2.0E-07 |
1.5E+03 |
| 4 |
Methane |
+ |
1.06E-04 |
6.4E-03 |
2.2E-07 |
1.8E+03 |
| Argon |
- |
1.37E-04 |
8.2E-03 |
2.9E+07 |
2.2E+03 |
| CO2 |
- |
1.53E-04 |
9.2E-03 |
3.2E-07 |
2.4E+03 |
| Water
Vapor |
- |
1.75E-04 |
1.1E-02 |
3.7E-07 |
2.8E+03 |
| Note:
e.g.: 1.00E-05 = 1 x 10-5 |
| Specifications |
| Detection
Principle: |
Dual
cell micro volume thermal conductivity |
| Power: |
1
x size 9V NiCad battery. (Alkaline battery, not included, may be
substituted) |
| Charger/Adapter: |
115V:
Combination charger/AC adapter
220V: Charger only |
| Operating
Time: |
4
hours NiCad; 9 hours alkaline |
| Response
Time: |
Approximately
1 second |
| Recovery
Time: |
Approximately
1 second |
| Audio: |
Fixed
volume, variable frequency proportional to leak rate |
| Diagnostics: |
Low
battery indicator
Detector cell failure alarm |
| Temperature: |
0°
to 45°C (32-113°F) |
| Operating: |
Storage:
-10° to 50°C (14-122°F) |
| Humidity: |
0-90%
RH non-condensing |
| Size: |
Console:
6.75L x 3W x 1D (inches)
172mm x 77mm x 26mm
Probe:
8L x 1.75 Diameter (inches)
204mm x 28mm |
| Weight |
15.5
ounces (440 gm)
Including case: 3.3 lb (1.5 kg) |
| Warranty: |
One
year |
| Ordering
Information |
| Model |
Description |
| 8066 |
Leak
Hunter Plus complete with flex-and-stay standard and extension
probes, 115VAC Adapter/Charger w/NiCad battery, durable carrying
case |
| 8066-220 |
Same
as above except with 220 VAC charger in lieu of charger/adapter |
| 8066-02 |
Calibrated
leak hardware |
| 8066-03 |
Replacement
standard probe |
| 8066-04 |
Replacement
extension probe |
| 8066-05 |
Replacement
115VAC charger/adapter |
| 8066-06 |
Replacement
220VAC charger |
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